Fundraising Executive

THE PACE CENTRE; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Discounts

Cycle to Work/Tech Scheme

Job summary

Pace is seeking a Fundraising Executive (Term Time) to coordinate, develop and grow community fundraising activities by engaging schools, churches, organisations and individual supporters.

You will manage a pipeline of opportunities, inspire donors to fundraise or participate in Pace events, deliver campaigns, support volunteers and track income against targets, while collaborating with the wider fundraising team.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage a wide variety of people.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills; manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, self-motivated; take initiative and work independently.
• Good written communication and attention to detail.
• Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Flexible approach to work, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop and grow community fundraising activities with groups, schools, churches and supporters.
• Proactively build relationships to inspire donations, fundraising activities or participation in Pace events.
• Develop and deliver community fundraising campaigns to generate income and raise Pace awareness.
• Support fundraisers with planning, resources and guidance to maximise impact.
• Monitor activity against income targets and report progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Written communication

IT systems & records

Evenings & weekends flexibility

Tools

Raiser's Edge CRM

Job description

Fundraising Executive

Term Time

To coordinate, develop and grow community fundraising activities for Pace through the proactive engagement and stewardship management of community groups, schools, churches, organisations and individual supporters.

Duties and responsibilities

Fundraising

• Research, identify and manage a pipeline of fundraising opportunities with community groups, churches, schools and individual supporters
• Proactively approach and develop relationships with potential supporters, inspiring them to donate, organise fundraising activities or take part in Pace events
• Develop and deliver community fundraising initiatives and campaigns to generate income and increase awareness of Pace
• Support community fundraisers in planning and delivering their fundraising activities, providing advice, resources and guidance to help maximise their fundraising potential
• Monitor fundraising activity against agreed income targets, identifying opportunities to increase income and reporting on progress

Supporter engagement and stewardship

• Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with community supporters through face-to-face meetings, presentations, telephone calls and regular communications
• Implement effective stewardship that encourages repeat fundraising and long term involvement with Pace

Volunteer management

• Recruit, coordinate and support community fundraising volunteers, providing appropriate guidance, resources and recognition
• Build positive relationships with volunteers and identify opportunities to develop their involvement with Pace

Administration and collaboration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supporter relationships, fundraising activity and income using Pace's CRM system (Raiser's Edge)
• Work collaboratively with the wider fundraising team to share information, develop fundraising opportunities and ensure a consistent approach to supporter engagement
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships across the organisation

General

• Represent Pace professionally and positively, demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to its vision and values
• Be willing to travel and work flexibly to accommodate supporter requirements and attend occasional evening and weekend events
• Work in accordance with relevant charity legislation, data protection requirements and the Code of Fundraising Practice

Person specification

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage confidently with a wide variety of people
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and priorities effectively
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the confidence to identify opportunities, take initiative and work independently
• Good written communication skills and attention to detail
• Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records
• A flexible and positive approach to work, including a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

Desirable

• Experience in fundraising
• Experience of developing and managing relationships with external supporters, organisations or volunteers
• Experience organising events or coordinating fundraising activities
• Experience using a CRM database
• Awareness of the charity and/or special education sectors
• An understanding of the importance of customer/supporter relationship

Pace is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are a safer recruitment organisation, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Term time working

Excellent benefits including Pension Scheme, discounts and Cycle to Work/Tech Scheme